Adorable royal baby delights aged-care residents during series of special visits

Little Prince Charles of Luxembourg has delighted aged-care residents during a series of special visits aimed at lifting their spirits after months of lockdowns.

The royal, who turned one in May, was certainly a hit when he accompanied his parents to the nursing homes across the small European country.

Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie have been visiting a number of aged care homes now that health restrictions have eased.

They wanted to thank staff and highlight the heavy toll the pandemic lockdowns had on the most vulnerable members of society, who were separated from family and friends for extended periods.

And Prince Guillaume and Princess Stephanie both saw the effect their son had on the elderly.

"By his laughing and playful nature, the little Prince also transmitted a lot of happiness during his interactions with the seniors," they said on Instagram alongside several photos from their visits.

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Prince Charles was photographed being fed by one of the residents, while another photo showed him sitting on the floor reaching towards one of the elderly men.

Prince Charles was born in the midst of the pandemic last year and is the first child of Prince Guillaume and Princess Stephanie.

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He was forced to meet his grandparents Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa for the first time via video call, due to the coronavirus outbreak.

The second-in-line to the throne is already a hard-working royal, having attended his first official engagement at four months old.